Outlander's Sam Heughan Opens Up About The Years of Harassment He's Experienced
Outlander's Sam Heughan is one of the more approachable stars on television today. He's consistently praising his show's passionate fan base in interviews, and interacting with them on Twitter and Instagram.
But today, he's opening up about the difficult side of fame in an emotional Twitter post.
"After the past 6 years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narrative I am at a loss, upset, hurt and have to speak out. It's affecting my life, mental state and is a daily concern," he wrote.
"My costars, friends, family, myself, in fact anyone I'm associated with, has been subjected to personal slurs, shaming, abuse, death threats, stalking, sharing of private information and vile, false narrative."
Heughan also indicated that there is an active legal case against those who have been harassing him and his loved ones.
"I've never spoken about it because I believe in humanity and have always hoped these bullies would just go away. I can't elaborate for ongoing legal reasons but they are professionals: teachers, psychologists, adults who should know better," he wrote.
Even after revealing the digital abuse he's had to endure, Heughan signed off with a message of kindness for his fans.
"To every fan that has supported me and the work I do, THANK YOU. I'm so grateful, from the bottom of my heart. Stay safe and please be kind to yourself and each other," he wrote.
Read his full note on Twitter:
Stay safe all.x pic.twitter.com/9WbwAnT6nz
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) April 17, 2020
Following the publication of Heughan's statement, several of his castmates, including Lauren Lyle, Tim Downie, and Colin McFarlane, and others involved with the production of Outlander have shared their support for their friend on social media. See a few of those responses below:
Of course sending you love always xxx
— Lauren Lyle (@LlaurenLyle) April 17, 2020
Just seen this & I am SHOCKED that one of the nicest humblest guys I have ever worked with has been subject to ANY kind of abuse let alone on this scale. Sorry u have had to experience this @SamHeughan & well done for speaking out. Use this to deflect the trolls 👇🏾#Staysafe🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/MpQvgvaij0
— Colin McFarlane (@colinmcfarlane) April 17, 2020
Thank you for sharing this, and for your bravery. You are an inspiration. ❤️🎶
— Bear McCreary 🐻🎶 (@bearmccreary) April 17, 2020
A post shared by David Berry (@mrdavidberry) on Apr 17, 2020 at 1:17am PDT
Heughan is currently starring in the fifth season of Outlander, which airs Sunday nights on Starz.
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